Hosokawa Fujitaka kept on changing trains back and forth, and rushed back to Kyoto on the third night.
As soon as he entered the capital, he went straight to the Mibuchi Mansion and pulled up his biological mother Mibuchi Haru who had just fallen asleep.
"Mom, something big happened!"
"What's the matter? Didn't you accompany Yiyin to Omi, why did you suddenly come back?"
"It's too late, mother. Hurry up and call Lord Wada Weimasa, and let's go to the Imperial Palace together to see Lord Gongfang! Something big has happened!"
Hosokawa Fujitaka thought things through while running on the road.
This time the Rokkaku family ambushed Shiba Yigen, and the shogunate may not be willing to come forward to attack the Rokkaku family. If they want to help the troubled fiancé, they have to use some harsh medicine.
Ashikaga Yoshiteru is known as a strong-willed man. He has been practicing swordsmanship since he was a child. He has a tenacious temperament and would rather break than surrender.
Although after becoming a general, I have tolerated a lot in consideration of the overall situation, but the country is easy to change and the nature is hard to change.
Whether this Shiba Yoshigan borrows troops from the Asai family without authorization to attack dissidents, or whether he is helping the shogunate to attack the Rokkaku family, depends on whether Ashikaga Yoshiteru's temperament is strong enough.
Mibuchi Haru was not as thoughtful as his second daughter. It was just that she looked pale and haggard, and her exhaustion from the long journey back was palpable.
I knew it was not good, so I didn't hesitate. I took Hosokawa Fujitaka with me and went to Wada's mansion, and took Wada Weimasa with me to meet the general.
At this time, Ashikaga Yoshiteru was doing evening kendo classes and meditating in the sword room.
Hearing that the three women asked for an audience, she was also puzzled. She knew that Hosokawa Fujitaka was called by Haru Mibuchi to accompany Yoshigan Shiba on his mission to Rokkaku, so why did he come back at this time?
Since he was asking for a meeting in the middle of the night, something must have gone wrong. He didn't bother to change his clothes and go to the meeting hall, and directly asked someone to bring him to the sword room.
The three women followed the valet into the sword room. On both sides were the famous swords collected by the general.
Ashikaga Yoshiki was sitting in the middle of the room, wearing a white kimono, sitting cross-legged on the ground, with a sheathed famous sword across his knees, and was meditating.
"Fuji Takahime, why are you back? What happened?"
Ashikaga Yoshiki didn't waste any time and asked directly about the reason.
Hosokawa Fujitaka knelt down and bowed, then raised his head and answered.
"Kongkata-sama, the Rokkaku family attacked Lord Shiba Yoshigan sent by the shogunate."
"What!"
Ashikaga Yoshiteru, Mibuchi Haru, and Wada Weimasa shouted at the same time. This thing is too unbelievable, the Rokkaku family must have gone crazy. The two ministers forgot their dignity for a moment, and then shouted out.
"It was the Rokkaku loyal dog Mekada family who took action. They attacked from both sides in the valley near Mekada Castle, with no intention of leaving anyone alive."
Hosokawa Fujitaka did not give the general a chance to spread his thoughts, and directly killed the Rokkaku family's ambush method, making the Rokkaku family's viciousness clear.
Ashikaga Yoshiki's face turned blue. Although he was shocked by Rokkaku Yoshiken's ruthlessness, he could imagine the reason why he took action. This was because he was dissatisfied with the shogunate's perfunctory approach and wanted to use Yoshigan's life to find a better excuse to send troops to Kitohmi.
At this time, the shogunate was wary of the Miyoshi family's movements and could not do anything to the Rokkaku family. Even if the envoy died and the Rokkaku family accused the Asai family of attacking the shogunate, the shogunate could only endure it.
Now it is the Ashikaga family that needs the support of the Rokkaku family, rather than the Rokkaku family asking for the Ashikaga shogunate. The slap of Rokkaku Yoshihide completely swollen Ashikaga Yoshiteru.
Ashikaga Yoshiki asked, clenching his teeth tightly and holding the scabbard in his hand.
"How is Nasbo Yiyin doing now?"
"Shiba Gozen's bravery is no less than that of Tomoe Gozen. He defeated the ambush troops of the Mokatian family and beheaded the fifth level of bravery, which is unstoppable!"
Hosokawa Fujitaka did not speak directly, but first boasted about the bravery of the rebels.
Ashikaga Yoshiki looked at her in astonishment, his attention was indeed diverted by Hosokawa.
"Is this Sibo Yiyin really so powerful?"
Mibuchi Haruwa and Wada Noimasa were also surprised. They had talked with the general about Shiba Yoshigan before, and at that time they both felt that Shiba Yoshigan's words were just bragging.
How capable a man can be is just using the shadow of the Shiba family to make a living in Owari. It looks pitiful, but he still wants to keep her in the capital to take care of her.
Now listen to Hosokawa Fujitaka, is it another Tomoe Gozen? Beheading the fifth level. The war of the samurai family is not a trivial beheading, that is, killing five Hime samurai? So fierce?
Hosokawa Fujitaka also took advantage of the situation. The wild samurai were also samurai, and even if they were revealed one day, it would not be considered as deceiving the general.
She must boast about Yiyin's bravery, otherwise the next conversation will be difficult.
"After defeating the ambush, Lord Shiba found a boat along the coast and went to the north shore of Lake Biwa."
"North Shore? What does he want to do?"
Ashikaga Yoshiki couldn't help but frowned. Although she was angry at Rokkaku Yoshiken's bastard, the Miyoshi family's soldiers were so sharp that she couldn't figure it out and couldn't trouble the Rokkaku family.
"Yes, why doesn't he return to Beijing? Master Gongfang has the final say in everything."
Mibuchi Haru said worriedly. Hosokawa Fujitaka glanced at his mother and raised his thumb secretly. Mother's unintentional words were really helpful.
"This...I dare not say..."
Hosokawa Fujitaka pretended to be embarrassed, which made Ashikaga Yoshiteru feel uncomfortable. When did my Ashikaga family get fooled like this? Everyone wants to deal with me.
"explain!"
With a certain amount of anger, Ashikaga Yoshiteru stared at Hosokawa Fujitaka.
"Yes. Mr. Shiba said, he said... Today's world is in troubled times. If someone slaps you, you have to cut him back with a knife. How can you let people underestimate the Shiba family? There are still men in the Shiba family."
Hosokawa Fujitaka said carefully, adding a little oil and a little vinegar. All the foreshadowing was just for this sentence. If it didn't work or had a counterproductive effect, it would be bad.
After saying this, he fell to the ground and repeatedly called for death.
For a long time, there was no sound. He quietly raised his head and saw Ashikaga Yoshiki's eyes like copper bells, and the anger in his pupils was about to spurt out.
Mibuchi Haru and Wada Noimasa on the side were so angry that they didn't dare to breathe. Yoshihiro Shiba's words were simply rebellious!
What troubled times! The Ashikaga Shogunate is still there! The Ashikaga family is still there! This kid knows how to talk nonsense!
The two of them couldn't wait to drag Yiyin back for a spanking. This naughty boy from the Sibo family was too troubled.
Hosokawa Fujitaka, who was stared directly at by Ashikaga Yoshiteru, raised his head and met the general's eyes, and his body froze.
"Hey Hey Hey..."
Ashikaga Yoshiki let out a burst of laughter that was as cold as an owl, so cold and bone-chilling that the three women present were so frightened that they did not dare to move.
"What a troubled world, what a slap, what a man..."
Ashikaga Yoshiki stood up and took out the famous sword in his hand.
Mibuchiharu was frightened, thinking that the general had lost his mind and wanted to kill the second daughter for making disrespectful remarks, so he couldn't help but rush forward and kowtow.
"Lord Gongfang, please calm down. Sir Gongfang, please calm down."
"Calm down! Calm down your anger! He is right! Shiba Yiyin is right!"
Ashikaga Yoshiki's face turned red, and he was obviously extremely angry.
"I, the noble Ashikaga family! I want to beg for mercy from the Rokkaku family! I don't even dare to openly announce the murder of the envoys!
These are not troubled times! What are troubled times! What kind of general am I?
He is a man who knows how to fight back when being beaten! What about me! I am Ashikaga Yoshiteru, the thirteenth shogun of the Ashikaga family! My face is swollen! It was swollen!
Gather the horse back! I want to lead the troops myself! I want to ask Rokkaku Yoshiken! Is she going to rebel? Is this Ashikaga Tenka or not?"
Wada Weizheng was shocked and stepped forward to persuade him.
"Master Gongfang, think twice, these three good families..."
"Miyoshi, what the hell! If Miyoshi Nagakei has the ability, come here. I'll wait for her here, waiting for her to replace my Ashikaga family and become a member of the world!"
All the grievances, anger, and unwillingness he had felt since becoming a shogun poured out at this moment and could no longer be suppressed. Ashikaga Yoshiki made up his mind that even if he failed in the battle this time, he would never let the glory of the Ashikaga family continue to be humiliated. !